NEWPORT, N.H. (AP) — Residents of the small New Hampshire town of Newport are launching their 100th annual winter carnival with a tribute to its roots and a grudging acceptance that climate change can wreak havoc with the schedule of events. While Newport got a dusting of snow Friday, it was not enough to salvage some of the snow and ice dependent activities that were packed into this year's record-long, 10-day centennial carnival. To commemorate the centennial, organizers brought back the grand ball that used to be a highlight of early winter carnivals, as well as horse-drawn wagon rides and the ax man competition. [...] the carnival doubles as a homecoming, when college students and former residents return and reunite with family and friends and Main Street is thronged with people heading from one event to another.
Comment on Town's 100th annual winter carnival opens, minus some snow
By LYNNE TUOHY, Associated Press, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Living
Fri, 02/05/2016 - 2:57pm
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